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New York education officials working on ‘media literacy’ toolkit to help combat disinformation online

Posted on August 7, 2024

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Politics

NYC allowed controversial migrant service provider DocGo to waste millions due to shoddy oversight: Comptroller report

Posted on August 6, 2024

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event at West Allis Central High School

Politics

New York Dems laud Walz as vice presidential nominee as poll gives Harris big edge on Trump in state

Posted on August 6, 2024

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Hochul ‘massaging’ proposal in Albany to replace lost congestion pricing money

Posted on August 6, 2024

NYC crime: Brooklyn detectives investigate shooting scene

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NYC crime: July sees overall felonies drop, though murder rate ticks upward

Posted on August 6, 2024

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Op-Ed | Mandatory A/C mandate complicates climate change goals

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks to the press after attending a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 3, 2024.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota’s Tim Walz for vice president, sources say

Posted on August 6, 2024

Hakeem Jeffries and Janno Lieber shoveling dirt at MTA groundbreaking ceremony

Brooklyn

Hakeem Jeffries joins MTA in breaking ground on Brooklyn subway station accessibility upgrades

Posted on August 5, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Mayor Adams fumes over draft audit flagging $2.3M in unreported spending by his 2021 mayoral campaign

Posted on August 5, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at at a microphone campaigning

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly admits to dumping dead bear cub in Central Park 10 years ago

Posted on August 5, 2024

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QNS

Over 195 illegal smoke shops shut down in Queens since May, hundreds throughout the five boroughs

City Council Member Pierina Sanchez speaks at rally for housing voucher expansion

Politics

Judge tosses suit seeking to force Adams admin to enact housing voucher laws; City Council pursuing appeal

Posted on August 1, 2024

Apartment buildings in NYC amid Section 8 housing voucher waitlist

Politics

200,000 NYC households added to Section 8 housing voucher waitlist via lottery

Posted on August 1, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Man arrested for fatal shootings in Brooklyn as city boosts security at migrant shelters

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Politics

‘Padlock to Protect’ shuts down more than 750 illegal cannabis vendors citywide: Mayor Adams

Posted on July 31, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul speaking

Politics

Gov. Hochul says there’s ‘zero’ chance Trump will win NY following VP Harris bump

Posted on July 31, 2024

Randy Mastro speaking

Politics

Mayor Adams nominates Randy Mastro as NYC’s next top lawyer, setting up another City Council showdown

Posted on July 30, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

New York state to send tax credit checks to qualified families with children next month

Posted on July 30, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams before star of David in candles at vigil over Israel terrorist attacks

Politics

Mayor Adams to hold hate crime solution summit at Gracie Mansion

Posted on July 30, 2024

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Politics

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander joins 2025 Democratic primary against Mayor Adams

Posted on July 30, 2024

Jumaane Williams speaks on solitary confinement ban law being paused

Politics

Solitary confinement ban pause: Mayor Adams defends emergency jail order as Public Advocate Williams mulls lawsuit

Posted on July 29, 2024

Woman mourns at Sonya Massey vigil in Greenwich Village

Politics

Greenwich Village vigil for Sonya Massey brings tearful rebuke of police brutality

Posted on July 28, 2024

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Politics

AI metal detector in subways faces potential legal challenges after NYC rolls device out

Posted on July 28, 2024

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Brooklyn

NYC rolls out ‘Rat Pack’ to help keep rodents away ‘on the street where you live’

Posted on July 28, 2024

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Politics

Mayor Adams ‘state of emergency’ in NYC jails blocks parts of City Council-approved solitary confinement law

Posted on July 28, 2024

City Council blasts Charter Revision Commission ballot proposals

Politics

Charter feud: Adams’ commission approves November ballot questions, blocking City Council’s advice-and-consent measure

Posted on July 25, 2024

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QNS

Flushing lawmaker introduces legislation aimed at combating squatters

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Politics

Congestion Pricing: Environmental and civic groups sue Hochul to force start of Manhattan toll program

Posted on July 25, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Taliban flag removed from Brighton Beach home after criticism from local politician

Erik Bottcher.

Council member Erik Bottcher calls for B-HEARD expansion in western Manhattan

Posted on July 24, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Adams’ Charter Commission unveils proposals that would give City Hall more say in shaping of Council bills

Posted on July 23, 2024

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event at West Allis Central High School

Politics

Brooklyn’s Schumer and Jeffries endorse Kamala Harris’ presidential bid

Posted on July 23, 2024

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Public Library curates list of books ‘to contextualize this week in politics’ amidst chaotic election cycle

President of the United States, Joe Biden.

QNS

Queens lawmakers weigh in on President Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race

President Joe Biden looks on at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., July 16, 2024.

Bronx Times

Bronx Democrats call for unity following President Biden’s exit from presidential race

Mayor Eric Adams.

Politics

Mayor Adams endorses VP Harris for president, less than 24 hours after declining to publicly do so

Posted on July 22, 2024

TV screen in New York showing news of President Biden dropping out of race

Politics

‘100% the right move’: New Yorkers react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

Posted on July 21, 2024

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Politics

New York Dems see Joe Biden ending reelection bid as selflessly ‘passing the torch’

Posted on July 21, 2024

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LI Press

Judge Turns Down Ex-Rep. George Santos’ Request To Nix Some Charges Ahead of Fraud Trial

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Brooklyn Paper

Zhuang defends actions, accuses NYPD of police brutality after protest arrest

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Bronx Times

Bronx Assembly Member Kenny Burgos resigns

Politics

Dem House Leader Jeffries stands with Biden, as president faces growing calls to bow out of 2024 race

Posted on July 19, 2024

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Gay City News

City Council votes to expand rapid STI testing, require transparency on dress codes

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams speaks about advice-and-consent ballot referendum

Politics

Advice-and-consent: City Council submits legislation for ballot referendum on checking mayoral appointment power

Posted on July 18, 2024

Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang

Politics

Mayor Adams, other pols react after Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang allegedly bit cop

Posted on July 18, 2024

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Politics

Week of Hell: NYC subway riders face commuting woes amid sweltering heat wave

Posted on July 18, 2024

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Politics

NYC will start rolling out AI metal detectors in subways over ‘next few days,’ Adams says

Posted on July 17, 2024

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Politics

Who’s running? 2025 NYC mayor’s race already cranking up as more Democrats consider challenging Mayor Adams

Posted on July 17, 2024

More from around NYC

Bronx restaurants must remove outdoor dining structures from roadways by November 29.

Bronx Restaurants Must Tear Down Their Outdoor Dining Sheds, But It’s Not A Simple Task

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Take A Sip: St. Albans juice bar serves up healthy smoothies and juices for all

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Brooklyn jury convicts real estate mogul in $2.4M mortgage fraud

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in 2023.

World AIDS Day events planned in New York City